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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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